Ryan Carrick
Assistant Professor
Academic Appointment(s)
College of Allied Health Sciences
Department of Occupational Therapy
Bio
My teaching philosophy is simple and straight forward: 1) Give grace and communicate passion, 2) Encourage questions for understanding, and 3) Link knowledge with application. Inspiring others to maximize their potential is my ultimate goal.
- (706) 446-0010
- (706) 721-9718
- EC 2332
Education
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Ph.D., Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Auburn University, 2020
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MHS, Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Medical College of Georgia Sch, 2008
Certifications
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Clinical Instruction Certification
AOTA, 2015
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Matheson Functional Capacity Evaluation
Matheson Inc, 2010
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Functional Independence Measure Certification
2009
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Basic Life Support CPR/AED
2008
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Georgia State OT License
Georgia Sec. of State, 2008
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OTR
NBCOT, 2008
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Physical Agent Modality Certification
PAMCA, 2008
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HIPAA Certification
2006
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LSVT-BIG for Parkinson's and Neurologically Involved
LSVT Global, 2013
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OTL
GA Professional Licensing BRD, 2008
Awards & Honors
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Appointment to American Occupational Therapy Association’s New Educator Mentorship Program
AOTA, 2022
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2022 Appointment to American Occupational Therapy Association’s Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Mentorship Program
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), 2022
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Preceptor of the year
Encompass Health – Home Health and Hospice, 2019
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Georgia Regional Golf Coach of the Year
GISA, 2009
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Dr. Nancy D. Prendergast Award
Medical College of Georgia, 2008
Courses Taught Most Recent Academic Year
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OTHP 6205
Applied Kinesiology
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OTHP 6310
Conditions in OT I
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OTHP 6708
Prof Issues and Service Mgmt
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OTHP 6606
Adult I
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OTHP 6510
Evidence Based Practice
Teaching Interests
Professional Issues and Service Management
Adult Evaluation and Intervention
Kinesiology
Scholarship
Selected Recent Publications
- Orthopedics - Common OT Interventions, 2023
Other
Research Interests
Therapist Development, Knowledge Translation, Older Adult Productive Aging, Parkinson's Disease, Quality of Life, Aging in Place
Department Service
University Service
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Faculty Development Committee
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Online Teaching and Learning Committee
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Teaching Excellence Award Committee
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Member
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Wallace Service Award
2022 - Present
Role: Chairperson
Professional Service
Public Service
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Adaptive Sports
2022 - Present
Role: Committee Chair
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Warren Church
2022 - Present
Role: Chairperson
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Russell County Schools Career Technical Education Advisory Committee
2019 - 2021
Role: Committee Member
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Marriage Development Team
2017 - 2021
Role: Program Coordinator
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Community life group leader in hybrid, distance and classroom settings
2014 - 2021
Role: Program Organizer
